Guantanamo Diary

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Last updated 10:55 PM on 12/12/24
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Mohamedou Ould Slahi

Main character who was detained (never arrested) in Mauritania, taken to Jordan, and tortured for nearly 15 years in Guantanamo.

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Mr. X

One of Slahi’s interrogators, perhaps the worst one, Mr. X’s real identity isn’t revealed, but he was “a celebrity among the torture squad” (230). Mr. X. used different types of torture on Slahi, including throwing him onto a dirty floor, beatings, playing loud music, using color blinkers, and participating in a 24-hour interrogation. He typically replaced SSG Mary after her shifts. 

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Samantha

One of Slahi’s interrogators at Guantanamo was Samantha (whose real identity isn’t revealed). She worked with Lieutenant Ronica on a team. Slahi disliked Samantha and calls her “an evil person”

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SFC Shally

One of Slahi’s interrogators at Guantanamo was Sergeant First Class. Slahi nicknamed Shally “I- AM-THE-MAN”. Shally directed some of the author’s torture sessions and repeatedly insulted Slahi’s religion.

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Captain Collins

Real name Richard Zuley, main overseer of torture at Guantanamo in 2003.

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SSG Mary

An interrogator who preferred sexual assault as a form of torture —> nicer guards/ friended by Slahi.

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Amy

A character who Slahi meets near the end of the book, with whom he has a falling out when she leaves to go see her boyfriend

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Summary

  • Subject: Mohamedou Ould Slahi’s firsthand account of his 14-year detention at Guantanamo Bay without charges.

  • Key Details:

    • Arrested in 2001 for alleged terrorism links but never charged.

    • Endured physical torture, isolation, forced confessions, and psychological abuse.

  • Themes:

    • A deeply personal critique of human rights violations during the U.S. War on Terror.

    • Explores resilience, dignity, and the psychological toll of indefinite detention.

  • Narrative Style: Reflective and understated, blending anguish with hope.

  • Significance:

    • Highlights the moral and legal failings of Guantanamo Bay as a detention facility.

    • A crucial document in debates about justice, human rights, and the War on Terror's legacy.